La Tails

New Orleans, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin

About Your Guide

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Will Depass

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide
Laid-back
Instructional
Expert Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Quiet
Will is a Louisiana native and lifelong fisherman with intimate knowledge of his home estuary and the fish therein. As a licensed and fully insured USCG Captain, Will safely navigates the ever changing labyrinth of bayous, bays, and ponds that make up the beautiful South Louisiana marsh making sure everyone gets back in one piece. Will runs a plush East Cape Evo 18’ poling skiff making the long runs here in comfort, stocked with top of the line fly and spin gear rigged with the local favorites redfish can’t get enough of. He is usually chasing bulls on the outer fringes, but on those blustery days slot fish on the inside provide endless entertainment.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Will Depass

Will Depass

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
Will is a Louisiana native and lifelong fisherman with intimate knowledge of his home estuary and the fish therein. As a licensed and fully insured USCG Captain, Will safely navigates the ever changing labyrinth of bayous, bays, and ponds that make up the beautiful South Louisiana marsh making sure everyone gets back in one piece. Will runs a plush East Cape Evo 18’ poling skiff making the long runs here in comfort, stocked with top of the line fly and spin gear rigged with the local favorites redfish can’t get enough of. He is usually chasing bulls on the outer fringes, but on those blustery days slot fish on the inside provide endless entertainment.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
7' Black Tip Shark on fly
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried speckeld trout tacos
What’s your favorite band?
T. Rex
What’s your favorite movie?
Lost in translation

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
7' Black Tip Shark on fly
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried speckeld trout tacos
What’s your favorite band?
T. Rex
What’s your favorite movie?
Lost in translation
What’s your favorite sports team?
Saints
What’s your drink of choice?
Coffee
What was your last halloween costume?
Macho Man Randy Savage
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Bull Reds
How did you get started guiding?
Childhood dream
What makes you different from other guides?
Education and passion
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Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin

100% (1) 1 - 2 People 5 - 8 Hours From $600
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Redfish Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Redfish Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Do you have what it takes to battle with bulls? Grab a 10wt, your big boy pants, and come on down to Louisiana to find out. Less than an hour from downtown New Orleans, world-class saltwater fly fishing is closer and more accessible than you might think. A city famously below sea-level, New Orleans is surrounded by water, and it just so happens that this water is teeming with redfish. Louisiana redfish make the perfect...

About Your Trip

Do you have what it takes to battle with bulls?
Grab a 10wt, your big boy pants, and come on down to Louisiana to find out.

Less than an hour from downtown New Orleans, world-class saltwater fly fishing is closer and more accessible than you might think. A city famously below sea-level, New Orleans is surrounded by water, and it just so happens that this water is teeming with redfish.

Louisiana redfish make the perfect
sight-fishing quarry. They’re big, plentiful, readily eat flies, fight like the dickens, and reveal themselves in a variety of exciting ways. They can “tail”, tipping down and breaking the water’s surface with their caudal fin - a clear sign of a happily feeding fish. They can “crawl”, navigating water so shallow their entire backs are out, or simply cause a ruckus, splashing water into the air while attacking bait with reckless abandon. No matter how you spot them, these bruisers will test the limits of your gear, your mettle, and provide you with a truly unique fly fishing experience. Just be warned - it’s very addictive!

Peak redfish season begins in fall and lasts through winter, but Louisiana is really a year round fishery. Sight fishing is best when the wind lays down and the sun comes out and that can happen any time of year.

Why choose us?

Will is a fifth generation Louisiana native and lifelong fisherman with intimate knowledge of his home estuary and the fish therein. Whether it be on fly or spin tackle, his focus is shallow water sight fishing for redfish throughout the inshore marshes of South Louisiana.

Capt. Will runs a plush East Cape Evo 18’ poling skiff making the long runs here in comfort, stocked with top of the line fly and spin gear rigged with the local favorites redfish can’t get enough of. He is usually chasing bulls on the outer fringes, but on those blustery days, slot fish on the inside provide endless entertainment. Fully insured and USCG licensed captain.

To book 2 days, please select the 16hr option. For 3 days, please select the 24hr option.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
East Cape
Year Built
2022
Boat Length
18'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
East Cape
Year Built
2022
Boat Length
18'
Engine Manufacturer
Mercury
Total Horsepower
110
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Comfortable seating for two anglers and front casting platform with lean bar.
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Recent Reviews of La Tails

5.0
based on 1 review

Kyle

Verified Review

William was an excellent, knowledgeable guide. He worked hard to get me onto fish and was as excited as I was when I hooked one. Thanks William, superb trip.

Kyle Amundson

Kyle

Verified Review

William was an excellent, knowledgeable guide. He worked hard to get me onto fish and was as excited as I was when I hooked one. Thanks William, superb trip.

Kyle Amundson
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Black Drum
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore

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Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
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Saint Bernard, Louisiana
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Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
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Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
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Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
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Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
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Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
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Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
October 5th, 2024
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
October 5th, 2024
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
October 5th, 2024
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
October 5th, 2024
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Sight Fishing For Redfish - Fly Or Spin
October 5th, 2024
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
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